2. APPLE WATCH SERIES 11

Features: 100%
Battery Life: 70%
Price: $$$
Overall: B+

The Apple Watch Series 11 needs no introduction and remains one of the most advanced smartwatches on the market. It offers the widest range of apps of any watch on this list, and its price ($400) sits comfortably between the Garmin fēnix 8 Series and the Fitbit Sense 2.

Battery life can stretch up to 36 hours on low power mode, which is slightly better than the Apple Watch SE3’s 24 hours — still not great, but manageable. It’s fine for an overnight camping trip, but stay a second night and you’ll be out of luck, even in low-power mode.

That’s why Spade & Co’s Health Smartwatch 4 remains a better choice for anyone who values long battery life. Still, if you want the most powerful smartwatch Apple has to offer and don’t mind charging daily, the Apple Watch Series 11 is a solid pick.

3. APPLE WATCH SE 3

Features: 90%
Battery Life: 50%
Price: $$
Overall: B

The Apple Watch SE 3 is the more affordable way to enjoy Apple’s ecosystem. Think of it as a lighter, cheaper version of the Series 11 — still packed with great features, reliable performance, and Apple’s sleek design, all at around $250.

However, its biggest drawback remains battery life — only about 18 hours compared to the 10+ days offered by Spade & Co’s Health Smartwatch 4. For daily users who don’t mind frequent charging, it’s a capable choice. But if you want longevity and freedom from nightly charging, there are better options this Black Friday 2025.

4. FITBIT SENSE 2

Features: 70%
Battery Life: 80%
Price: $$
Overall: B

The Fitbit Sense 2 doesn’t break new ground, but it gets the job done. Battery life is around 6 days, which is decent, and while it lacks third-party apps, its built-in ones handle most daily needs — heart-rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and step counting.

At $300, it’s a fair deal, though not a standout. It narrowly edges out the Garmin fēnix 8 Series in overall practicality, but it’s hard to justify over Spade & Co’s Health Smartwatch 4, which offers more features and far longer battery life for less.

5. GARMIN FĒNIX 8 SERIES

Features: 80%
Battery Life: 90%
Price: $$$$
Overall: B

The Garmin fēnix 8 Series impresses with its rugged design, accurate tracking, and strong 9-day battery life. It’s a high-end watch built for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, featuring well-designed native apps and premium materials.

However, it lacks many third-party integrations, has no LTE support, and remains the most expensive watch on this list ($450). Unless you’re a Garmin loyalist or need advanced GPS features, you’ll likely get better value from Spade & Co’s Health Smartwatch 4 — especially now that Black Friday 2025 deals have dropped.

WHY WE CHOSE THE HEALTH SMARTWATCH 4 AS THE BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL OF BLACK FRIDAY 2025

With so many incredible smartwatches available this year, I wanted to take a moment to explain why the Health Smartwatch 4 still stands out as my number one pick — especially this Black Friday 2025. I’ve already talked about the unbeatable price, long-lasting battery, and premium features, but let me share how this watch actually helped me build a daily routine that changed my life.

I wake up at 6 AM sharp every morning and instantly check my Health Smartwatch 4. It tells me how long I slept, how much of it was light, deep, or REM, and gives an overall sleep-quality score. Then I start my morning meditation using the guided breathing app. After that, I check my heart rate — ideally below 50 bpm — to make sure I’m calm and ready for the day.

Next comes my morning jog. The watch tracks my distance, pace, and heart rate perfectly, and I can easily answer calls right from my wrist. After my run, I hop in the shower — still wearing the watch, since it’s waterproof — and check the weather and emails before getting ready for work. I finish by checking my stress levels, and if they’re a bit high, I use the guided breathing again. Then it’s time to seize the day.

The best part? I get to do it all again tomorrow — without worrying about recharging every night. The Health Smartwatch 4 easily lasts over a week on a single charge, and during this Black Friday sale, it’s the best value you’ll find anywhere.

IS HEALTH SMARTWATCH 4 COMPATIBLE WITH MY PHONE?

Yes. Spade & Co’s Health Smartwatch 4 works with any Android device (Android 6 and up) and any iPhone (iOS 9 and up). If your phone is less than 8 years old, it will pair seamlessly.

HOW ACCURATE IS THE HEALTH SMARTWATCH 4?

It tracks steps, calories, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and sleep with accuracy comparable to the most expensive brands.


I rely on its data daily to make small but effective lifestyle changes — like matching my calorie intake to the 700 activity calories I burn each day. Since I started doing that, I’ve never felt better.

I use the data to actually make lifestyle changes, and it was extremely effective. For example, the calorie tracker suggests I burn about 700 activity calories a day. Ever since I started making sure to adapt my diet based on how much I burn, I have never felt healthier.

HOW LONG DOES THE BATTERY LIFE LAST (FOR REAL)?

I was able to get the battery to last over two weeks while tracking my steps, calories, heart rate, and sleep. When I used some of the more advanced apps, such as the wrist calling feature, the battery life tended to drain a bit faster though. I still get over 10 days so it still far surpasses any rival product.

HOW EASY IS IT TO SET UP?

I am the least tech-savvy person I know, but setting up was super easy. I literally opened it up, turned it on, downloaded the app, and boom! A few minutes later it was ready to go. Also, the interface and apps were super intuitive, so I didn’t even need to read the instruction manual.